In French C, students are still in the early stages of language learning, however, they are beginning to add more complex structures to their language usage and should be much more comfortable using the language in class. We will begin the year with a review of concepts from French A and B. By the end of the year, students will have an excellent foundation for talking about themselves and their likes and dislikes. Students in French C focus on speaking and writing in the present tense, near future tense, recent past tense (I've just come from doing something), and the past tense (I did something). We will work on concepts like gender of nouns, adjective agreement, verb conjugations and complex sentence structures. Generally in French C, we will cover chapters 7-9 of the textbook in addition to using outside resources and materials to supplement the language learning experience. More focus on reading comprehension will be done in this level than in previous years. Culture studies will focus on important people in the Francophone culture.

Students in French C get to run Northwood's very own French Café - "Chez Northwood." In this activity, students prepare the food, turn the IMC into a café, become servers, hosts, entertainers, kitchen staff while maintaining a French language only environment. I will keep you posted on this fun and exciting real-world experience.

Classroom Expectations and Rules

1. Students are expected to be Class Act students at all times.
2. Students should demonstrate respect for themselves, their peers, and their teacher.
3. Students should come to class as enthusiastic as possible and willing to learn.
4. Students must come to class prepared with all necessary materials.
5. Students must speak in French at all times unless given permission to speak in English.
6. Students may not chew gum or eat candy in class.

Please click on link to see a more detailed explanation of rules and expectations.Course Expectations and Policies

Homework Policy

The homework I give is intended to provide meaningful and necessary practice of skills being learned in the classroom. Students should expect to have about 3 formal assignments per week. In addition to written assignments, students should independently practice vocabulary and verb conjugations using techniques learned in the classroom such as flashcards and five column notes.

Regular homework assigned will be graded for completion not accuracy as students are just learning and practicing material. For these assignments (generally workbook pages or worksheets). Students will not receive full-credit for incomplete work or late work. Students are encouraged to seek help to complete homework and are allowed to hand in late work for half credit. Late work will not be accepted more than one week past its original due date. Students are responsible for handing in late work to the teacher. Failure to complete assignments on a regular basis may result in a detention or an ARC referral where they will be required to complete the necessary work.

For graded assignments, students will receive ten percent off per day it is late. As with regular daily assignments I believe that all assignments are necessary to practice material learned in class . If necessary students will be assigned to the ARC to complete these assignments.

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Homework

Homework is listed every day on Madame Young's Promethean Board Agenda Information Page. If you are unsure of the homework or neglected to write it in your agenda book, or were absent, please email a classmate or Madame Young.

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